Comparison

GRImageViewer vs WatchShutter Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GRImageViewer

Easily browse, view, and transfer photos from your Ricoh GR III/x camera wirelessly. This app offers remote capture, metadata viewing, and efficient photo management with features like grid layout and date sorting.

Highlights
  • Browse GR III/x photos via WiFi
  • Remote camera capture
  • Grid layout for photo browsing
  • Transfer photos to device
  • View photo metadata
  • Geotagging support
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A simple yet handy app made for all Ricoh GR III/x lovers (myself included). Features: - Browse photos of your GR III/x camera via WiFi. - Remote capture supported - Beautiful grid layout for photo browsing. - View photos by date. - Transfer photo or a collection of photos from your GR III to your device. - Multitask photo transferring (4 downloads simultaneously). - View photo meta data: iso, aperture, file size, etc. - Show new photo(s) since last time connected to the same camera. - Geotagging feature (You will need the latest camera firmware). - OCR(optical character recognition) to capture SSID and password. - Change app icon feature. More features coming in the future, stay tuned!

About

WatchShutter Pro

Control your Sony camera remotely and create stunning timelapses directly from your Apple Watch. Offers flexible interval shooting, self-timer modes, and dual shutter options for professional photography.

Highlights
  • Interval shooting and timelapse
  • Professional self-timer
  • Dual shutter modes
  • Smart Sony camera connection
  • Full camera control (shutter, video, zoom)
  • Intuitive interface with haptic feedback
Features
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WatchShutter Pro - Professional Camera Remote & Timelapse Tool Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful photography tool! WatchShutter not only remotely controls your Sony camera but also offers professional interval shooting and timelapse features for unlimited creative possibilities. CORE FEATURES Interval Shooting / Timelapse (Unique Feature) - Flexible intervals: 1s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s - Customizable shot count: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, or unlimited - Real-time countdown with 0.1s precision - Pause and resume anytime - 36 shooting combinations for every creative need Self-Timer Mode - Professional self-timer (1-shot mode) - Ample time to prepare and pose - Perfect for selfies and group photos Dual Shutter Modes - Focus+Release mode - preferred by pros - Press-to-Shoot mode - quick capture - Easy switching via Digital Crown Smart Connection - Auto-detects Sony cameras (Alpha, ZV, Cyber-shot series) - Quick pairing, stable connection - Intelligent filtering to avoid other devices Complete Camera Control - Shutter control (half-press focus + full-press shoot) - Video recording (one-tap start/stop) - Zoom control (in/out) - AF-ON continuous focus - C1 custom button Excellent User Experience - Compact and intuitive interface - All features on one screen, no scrolling needed - Haptic feedback for better operation - Full English, Chinese, Japanese localization - Optimized for all Apple Watch sizes (38mm - 49mm) USE CASES Timelapse Photography: Capture cloud movements, sunsets, star trails, traffic light trails, flower blooming, and cityscape changes. Self Portraits: Perfect for solo travel selfies, group photos, and shake-free landscape shots. Professional Work: Ideal for timed multi-angle shooting, product photography, and architecture photography. HOW TO USE 1. Enable Bluetooth remote control on your camera 2. Open WatchShutter - it will auto-search for nearby cameras 3. Select your camera from the list 4. Confirm pairing on your camera 5. Start shooting! COMPATIBLE DEVICES Cameras: Works with all Sony cameras supporting Bluetooth remote control, including Alpha series (A7, A7R, A7S, A7C, A6000, A6400, A6600, etc.), ZV series (ZV-E10, ZV-E1, ZV-1), and Cyber-shot series (RX100, RX10, etc.). Watch: Requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 10.0 or higher. TIPS - Ensure your camera battery is sufficient and Bluetooth is enabled - First-time use requires pairing confirmation on camera - Use a tripod for interval shooting - Disable auto power-off on camera for long timelapse sessions Note: Your camera must support Bluetooth remote control. Please check your camera manual for instructions on enabling this feature. Designed for photography enthusiasts and professional photographers who want powerful remote control from their Apple Watch.

Screenshots

GRImageViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchShutter Pro at 100% against GRImageViewer's 52%. WatchShutter Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). GRImageViewer's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GRImageViewer is free to download; WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99 up front. GRImageViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WatchShutter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchShutter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRImageViewer has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GRImageViewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of WatchShutter Pro's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GRImageViewer versus WatchShutter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRImageViewerWatchShutter Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.4 (42 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin Chih LinZhendong Yin

Customer experience

GRImageViewer

All ratings41 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative36.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative44.4%

WatchShutter Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GRImageViewer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

WatchShutter Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GRImageViewer free?
GRImageViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchShutter Pro free?
WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GRImageViewer or WatchShutter Pro?
WatchShutter Pro is rated higher. GRImageViewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while WatchShutter Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GRImageViewer or WatchShutter Pro have ads?
GRImageViewer shows ads; WatchShutter Pro does not.

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